In honor of the eight nights of Chanukah, I’ve been writing about some of the players to have worn the number eight for the Phillies over the years. I’ve already written about Hall of Famers and All-Stars, and this time, I’ll discuss one of the most unlikely fan favorites in team history.
Jim Eisenreich
When the Phillies signed outfielder Jim Eisenreich before the 1993 season, nobody made much of a big deal about it. After overcoming Tourette’s Syndrome to resume his playing career with the Royals, he had spent several years as a serviceable outfielder.